Seriously, though, the football Illini were easily one of the most frustrating teams I’ve ever followed in my lifetime. And that covers 35+ years!
They have tons of athletic talent, yet very few of them actually understand the game of football and how to play it the right way. I do think they’re still young and that inexperience was a part of the reason for the poor play, but the team never seemed to get it as the season wore on. The more I see Ron Zook’s teams play, I’m beginning to understand why so many Florida Gator fans weren’t happy with him when he was their head coach. Hoping things get MUCH better next season.